Over the years I've experimented with many types of photo galleries through various dynamic content packages. Recently I made the decision to move most of my public photos to Flickr because of limited file storage space on my web server. Though I've always shared my pictures freely I never intended, or thought, of the social networking aspects of doing this. Turns out two of my photos have gained the attention of several organizations over the past few months.

Shortly after my trip to Nashville I was contacted by an admin at Now Public, a social news site. Turns out they were interested a shot I'd take on Johnny Cash's Country Music Hall of Fame display. The admin wanted to add my photo to a story on the site about Cash's home burning down. I gladly gave permission and even signed up for the site in return.

A few weeks ago I had another inquiry about the Nashville pictures this time in regard to the photo of the Hermitage, home of Andrew Jackson. A representative from Schmap suggested my photo for an upcoming release of their online tourist guide. Again I gladly gave permission and a few weeks later received a second email informing me that my photo was chosen.

I admit it's pretty cool to see your photos on another site, especially when they are kind enough to ask permission first. Typically I release my photos under Creative Commons so technically they need not ask. However I respect them for extending the courtesy and I am more than happy to plug their services for whatever it's worth. At any rate it's cool that a few quick tourist snapshots have created some buzz. I never thought that would be the case.

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